James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech’s coach on Monday, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State. The Hokies became the first Power 4 football program to fill a coaching vacancy this season. Franklin was set to be formally introduced at a news conference Wednesday...
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Angelique Kidjo And Oualass To Host CAF Awards 2025 In Rabat
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced global music icon Angélique Kidjo and Moroccan entertainer Oualass as hosts of the CAF Awards 2025, scheduled for 19 November at the Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat. The ceremony, which begins at 19:00 local time (18:00 GMT), will celebrate Africa’s top football talents while showcasing the continent’s cultural richness through its...
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Bengals Receiver Ja’Marr Chase Suspended 1 Game By NFL For Spitting On Steelers’ Jalen Ramsey
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase was suspended without pay for one game on Monday for spitting on Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Jalen Ramsey. Chase spat on Ramsey during a confrontation in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s game. Ramsey grabbed Chase by the face mask and punched him, which resulted in Ramsey’s ejection. In announcing the...
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Player Banned By The NCAA For His Role In A Sports Betting Scheme Acknowledges He Point-Shaved
One of the college basketball players banned by the NCAA for participating in sports-betting operations has acknowledged his role in a gambling scheme. Former University of New Orleans guard Dae Dae Hunter said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he participated in point-shaving. “I did go out there and not do my best: basically shooting the ball and not...
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Highlights: Germany thrashes Slovakia 6-0 in their decisive showdown to Qualify for 2026 World Cup
Germany are headed to the World Cup after hammering Slovakia 6-0 in their decisive showdown on Monday in Leipzig, with Julian Nagelsmann, the team secured qualification for the 2026 World Cup. Goals came from Nick Woltemade, who netted his fourth goal his last three games for Germany, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané (twice), Ridle Baku, and...
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Trump To Hosts Ronaldo At White House With Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman On Tuesday
President Donald Trump will host soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo for a brief meeting at the White House on November 18, 2025, coinciding with discussions on U.S.-Saudi arms deals and economic ties with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. According to White House correspondent Jake Traylor: “Trump is expected to host soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo at the...
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Éric Chelle Addresses Post-Match Altercation With DR Congo Official
After Nigeria’s elimination from the 2026 World Cup qualifiers following a loss to DR Congo, Coach Éric Chelle was seen in a heated exchange with a DR Congo official. Chelle took to Instagram to address the incident and clarify his actions. The Nigerian coach explained that the confrontation stemmed from a dispute with a Congolese...
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President Tinubu Reacts To Super Eagles’ World Cup Exit, Urges Immediate Reforms
Nigeria’s President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, through his spokesman, has issued an official statement following the Super Eagles’ elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Nigeria were knocked out after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to DR Congo, ending the nation’s hopes of reaching the tournament. In his message, President Tinubu acknowledged the disappointment felt...